Audit Manager, Manufacturing & Distribution

Description

The Audit Manager role focuses on manufacturing industry clients, helping them navigate complex regulations, optimize performance, and fuel innovation. This hybrid position is linked to the Madison, WI office, with regular work in the office, from home, and at client sites, requiring in‑person attendance for scheduled meetings.

• Manage audit, review, and compilation engagements and multiple teams; provide performance feedback.
• Partner with senior managers, directors, and partners on risk assessment, audit procedures, and reporting.
• Oversee daily audit operations, including staffing, planning, budgeting, fieldwork, and financial reporting.
• Research and communicate guidance on complex accounting matters and transactions.
• Assist clients with GAAP compliance and adoption of FASB Accounting Standard Updates; address concerns promptly.
• Serve as instructor for firm training programs and meetings.
• Lead community, networking, and business development activities.

Requirements

• Hold a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Maintain an active CPA license.
• Possess at least five years of public accounting experience.
• Demonstrate supervisory experience.
• Ability to travel to client sites as needed.
• Exhibit excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Benefits

At Wipfli, people are the core of everything we do, driving exceptional impact and extraordinary results. The firm values flexibility, strong relationships, and encourages each individual to follow their own path, offering a career‑defining opportunity for those who want to make a difference.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance